All the men and women who have fought and died so the rest of us can know liberty: we pause to remember your sacrifice today.
My very first trip to Liberty Island was long ago. That’s me on the left in the white T-shirt:
No one in 1983 could have believed that the view through the spikes of Lady Liberty’s crown could ever change as much as it would…
Enjoy the day’s gatherings, Americans. They seem an especial blessing from over here in China where it’s been a regular, quiet day.
Especially treasure your nearby loved ones.
And Remember.
Freedom has never been free. I’m grateful for those who’ve paid for mine.
God be near us all.